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OJ Simpson gets Nevada parole hearing

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 09:25 AM PDT

Raw: OJ Simpson Arrives for Court Hearing in HandcuffsCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — OJ Simpson says he regrets the night he robbed two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room but adds he's been a model inmate while serving his time at a northern Nevada prison.

Virginia Johnson, renowned sex researcher, dies

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 09:17 AM PDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 1997 file photo, Virginia Johnson Masters poses in her office at the Virginia Johnson Masters Learning Center in Creve Coeur, Mo., with some of the 19 publications that she has written or co-authored with her former husband and former partner Dr. William Masters. Virginia Johnson's son, Scott Johnson, says his mother died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at a St. Louis assisted living center. She was 88. (AP Photo/James A. Finley, File)ST. LOUIS (AP) — Virginia Johnson, part of the husband-wife research team that transformed the study of sex in the 1960s and wrote two best-selling books on sexuality, has died in St. Louis. She was 88.

Univision says "Piolin" agreed to leave radio show

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 09:05 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Univision Radio says Spanish-language talk show host Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo agreed to leave the network after a decade-long run that won him national fame.

Jimmy Fallon talks new-fatherhood on 'Late Night'

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 09:00 AM PDT

FILE - This May 7, 2012 file photo shows Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy Juvonen, left, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala benefit, celebrating Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada in New York. A representative says Fallon and his wife, Nancy Juvonen Fallon, welcomed a baby daughter on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn't quite a royal proclamation, but Jimmy Fallon shared the name of his family's new addition: Winnie Rose.

Aubrey Plaza looks fear in the face in racy comedy

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 08:00 AM PDT

This Sunday, July 14, 2013 photo shows Aubrey Plaza from the cast of "The To Do List" at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. The comedy revolves around a Boise teenager named Brandy Klark, played by Plaza, a valedictorian of the Class of 1993, who creates a "to do" list of the things she missed out on in high school. The film releases Friday, July 26, 2013. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Aubrey Plaza had to overcome a few fears in the R-rated comedy "The To Do List" — including doing a number of hilariously awkward sex scenes. But the 29-year-old actress says she's anything but brave.

Bullock, Clooney to open 70th Venice Film Festival

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 07:36 AM PDT

Venice Biennale President Paolo Baratta, left, and Venice Film Festival President Alberto Barbera arrive for the festival's press conference, in Rome, Thursday, July 25, 2013. The 70th edition of the festival will run from the August 28 to Sept. 7. The techno-thriller "Gravity" starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts stranded in outer space will open the 70th Venice Film Festival. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)ROME (AP) — The Venice Film festival will launch with a bang this year as the techno-thriller "Gravity" starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts stranded in outer space opens the 70th edition of the world's oldest festival, organizers announced Thursday.

List of films competing for the Golden Lion

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 08:37 AM PDT

ROME (AP) — A list of films competing for the Golden Lion at the 70th Venice Film Festival, which runs from August 28-Sept. 7.

Furniture company sticking with Paula Deen

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 06:08 AM PDT

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina-based home furnishings company that markets Paula Deen's furniture line is sticking with the embattled celebrity chef.

NY man in Ariz. on threat charges in Arias case

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 07:46 AM PDT

This image provided by the Maricopa County Ariazona Sheriff's Office shows the booking photo of David Lee Simpson. Simpson was booked Wednesday July 24, 2013 for making threats via twitter. Cable newscasters Nancy Grace and Jane Velez-Mitchell were the victims of the online threats that the New York man made because he was upset with their coverage of the Jodi Arias trial, Arizona authorities said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff's Office)PHOENIX (AP) — A New York man is in an Arizona jail on charges he made online threats against cable newscasters Nancy Grace and Jane Velez-Mitchell because he was upset with their coverage of the Jodi Arias trial.

New ESPN sports docs include 'Tonya and Nancy'

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:53 PM PDT

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The knee whack heard 'round the world will be revisited near the 20th anniversary of the rivalry between Olympic figure skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, as one of six new documentaries on ESPN's "30 for 30" series.

Jason Sudeikis leaving 'SNL' cast

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 05:23 PM PDT

This Feb. 26, 2013 photo released by NBC shows castmember Jason Sudeikis on the set of "Saturday Night Live," in New York. After eight years on the air at "Saturday Night Live," Jason Sudeikis says he's calling it quits. Sudeikis used another late-night institution to make his announcement, telling David Letterman in the taping of the show on Wednesday, July 24, that he's leaving NBC's weekend program. Sudeikis had a busy election year on "Saturday Night Live," portraying both Republican Mitt Romney and Vice President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/NBC, Dana Edelson)NEW YORK (AP) — After eight years on the air at "Saturday Night Live," Jason Sudeikis says he's calling it quits.

Spectator banned from Jackson trial over photo

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:09 PM PDT

File - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, US singer Michael Jackson announces at a press conference that he is set to play ten live concerts at the London O2 Arena in July 2009. A judge overseeing the Los Angeles civil trial over Jackson's death banned a citizen journalist from observing court proceedings on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, after the man snapped a camera phone photo that included jurors in the background in a courthouse hallway. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spectator attending the civil trial over Michael Jackson's death was banned Wednesday by a judge after he snapped a photo in a courthouse hallway that included jurors hearing the case.

Pakistan bans condom commercial for being too racy

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 06:33 AM PDT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's media regulatory agency has banned a condom commercial starring a sultry Pakistani model after it received hundreds of complaints the ad was too racy, a senior official said Thursday.

New Zealand bans 'Maniac' from general release

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:23 PM PDT

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 file photo, actor Elijah Wood is interviewed at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. New Zealand has banned a horror film starring Elijah Wood as a scalp-collecting serial killer because it's too graphic and disturbing for the public. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)SYDNEY (AP) — New Zealand banned a horror film starring Elijah Wood as a scalp-collecting serial killer from general release after the government deemed it too graphic and disturbing for the public.

Olbermann says he's all about sports now

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:38 PM PDT

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Keith Olbermann isn't planning to talk politics on his new late-night sports show, although he will make an exception for a certain New York mayoral candidate.

Grace, Velez-Mitchell identified as threat targets

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 12:14 AM PDT

This image provided by the Maricopa County Ariazona Sheriff's Office shows the booking photo of David Lee Simpson. Simpson was booked Wednesday July 24, 2013 for making threats via twitter. Cable newscasters Nancy Grace and Jane Velez-Mitchell were the victims of the online threats that the New York man made because he was upset with their coverage of the Jodi Arias trial, Arizona authorities said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff's Office)PHOENIX (AP) — Cable newscasters Nancy Grace and Jane Velez-Mitchell were the victims of online threats that a New York man made because he was upset with their coverage of the Jodi Arias trial, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.

Despite 'Community' drama, Harmon loves sitcoms

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 05:18 PM PDT

FILE - This Aug. 5, 2009 file photo shows Dan Harmon speaking during the panel for "Community" at the NBC Universal Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. While promoting his new animated series "Rick & Morty" for Adult Swim Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at the Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif., Harmon discussed his decision to return to "Community" for its fifth season. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Dan Harmon hopes he never needs a backup plan outside of Hollywood because he's "a terrible dish washer and a terrible lover and a terrible pet owner."

By George! Britain's little prince gets a name

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 09:32 PM PDT

LONDON (AP) — The little prince was in need of a name, and now, by George, he's got one.

Dule Hill to join Broadway's 'After Midnight'

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:03 PM PDT

FILE - This April 11, 2012 file photo shows Dule Hill at the opening night performance of the Broadway play "Magic/Bird" in New York. Hill will be tapping into his dancing roots when he joins "After Midnight," a musical celebrating Duke Ellington's years at the famous Cotton Club nightclub in Harlem. Producers said Wednesday, July 24, 2013, the actor and trained tap dancer best known for starring in USA's hit detective series "Psych," will play the host of the show, presenting the sound and glamor of the Harlem Renaissance. Performances start Oct. 18 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, with an official opening night set for Nov. 3. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Dule Hill will be tapping into his dancing roots when he joins Broadway's "After Midnight," a musical celebrating Duke Ellington's years at the famous Cotton Club nightclub in Harlem.

A new daughter makes Jimmy Fallon a first-time dad

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:10 PM PDT

FILE - This May 7, 2012 file photo shows Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy Juvonen, left, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala benefit, celebrating Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada in New York. A representative says Fallon and his wife, Nancy Juvonen Fallon, welcomed a baby daughter on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)NEW YORK (AP) — "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon can expect some late nights at home as a proud new papa.

'Walker, Texas Ranger' home hits market for $1.2M

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:15 PM PDT

This July 15, 2013 photo courtesy of Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate shows the gym in Texas Ranger Cordell Walker's house from the former television series "Walker, Texas Ranger," in Dallas. Rogers Healy, of Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate has listed the 7,362-square-foot home for $1.2 million. The seven-bathroom and four-bedroom has been extensively renovated since the show ended in 2001. (AP Photo/Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate)DALLAS (AP) — Need space to practice roundhouse kicks and fist-enforced Texas justice? You're in luck: Chuck Norris' spacious Dallas home, complete with a gym featuring memorabilia from his "Walker, Texas Ranger" television series, is on the market.

Blogger banned from Jackson civil trial over photo

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 05:57 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has confiscated the phone of a spectator at the civil trial over Michael Jackson's death after he snapped a photo in a courthouse hallway that includes jurors hearing the case.

Some kingly history behind Prince George's name

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:52 PM PDT

FILE - In this April 8, 1937 file photo, Britain's King George VI at his desk, in Buckingham Palace, London. In choosing to call their first child George Alexander Louis, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Prince William and his wife, Kate, selected a first name steeped in British history.While LONDON (AP) — In choosing to call their first child George Alexander Louis, Prince William and his wife, Kate, selected a first name steeped in British history.

Prince William and Kate Timeline

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:19 AM PDT

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge hold the Prince of Cambridge, Tuesday July 23, 2013, as they pose for photographers outside St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. The Royal couple are expected to head to London's Kensington Palace from the hospital with their newly born son, the third in line to the British throne. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)LONDON (AP) — Prince William's wife Kate gave birth to their first child, to be third in line for the throne. Here are some highlights of their lives and of the royal pregnancy:

Lowe not fazed by O'Reilly 'Killing Kennedy' link

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:52 PM PDT

This June 15, 2013 photo released by National Geographic Channel shows Fox News commentator and author Bill O'Reilly, left, and actor Rob Lowe on the set of National Geographic Channel's "Killing Kennedy," in Richmond, Va. Lowe, who has publicly aligned himself with the Democratic party in the past, says it was not a concern to take on a TV movie adaptation of O'Reillly's book BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Rob Lowe, who has publicly aligned himself with the Democratic party in the past, says it was not a concern to take on a TV movie adaptation of Fox News pundit and conservative Bill O'Reilly's book "Killing Kennedy."

'Cloud Atlas' author is rare novelist-translator

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 08:06 AM PDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2012 photo, British author David Mitchell, from the upcoming film "Cloud Atlas," poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. The latest book project for Mitchell, the "Cloud Atlas" novelist, was released in England this summer to excellent reviews and strong sales, reaching the top 10 on Amazon.com. Mitchell and his wife, Keiko Yoshida, were the translators of "The Reason I Jump," coming out in the U.S. next month, a memoir about autism and a deeply personal book for Mitchell, the father of an autistic boy. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK (AP) — The latest book project for "Cloud Atlas" novelist David Mitchell was released in England this summer to excellent reviews and strong sales, reaching the top 10 on Amazon.com.

Kate applauded for not hiding new mommy tummy

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 07:35 AM PDT

This July 23, 2013 file photo shows Britain's Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge with the Prince of Cambridge as they pose for photographers outside St. Mary's Hospital in London. Princess Diana wore a caftan-like outfit that hid the post-childbirth tummy bump when William was born. In contrast, the former Kate Middleton, in her first public appearance on July 23, 2013, after giving birth, wore a dress that did not camouflage her belly, and many women are applauding her choice. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, File)NEW YORK (AP) — As Kate and William showed off the royal baby, what caught the eye of many women was not the new heir to the throne but the Duchess of Cambridge's post-childbirth silhouette: that little bump under her pretty polka-dot dress.
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